2015개정 영어1 지학(민) 6과 본문

 

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6과 Youth Can Change the World

 

Never Too Young to Make a Difference

A growing number of young people are learning early in life that they can start their own venture and lead social change. They define success not only by what they achieve for themselves, but also by what they do for others. The following story of a social entrepreneur shows that age may not matter in the job of addressing social challenges. You, too, can be someone that leads positive change.

 

The zones of poverty seemed just a part of the crowded city, always there, unchanging. With a little girl dreaming for a better future, however, the seeds of hope began to grow in the slums. "I'm the only breadwinner in my family. I couldn't have been happier now that I've learned to drive a rickshaw. I am hopeful that it will double my income and help my children's studies," said a 33-year-old woman. She became the first electric rickshaw driver in her community. "Student volunteers help us learn English. We play soccer together on the girls' soccer team in our community. I really like this feeling of being a part of the community. I feel more confident than ever." A girl living in the slums said that she could gain courage and confidence. She said she would be able to overcome any troubles from then on. All this change was possible through the project Ummeed, the idea of 16-year-old Avani Singh. In New Delhi, where female drivers are rare, Ummeed, which means "hope" in Hindi, is carving out a space for female mobility. Ummeed provides a training program in which women from the slums of the city are taught to become rickshaw drivers, along with other support activities. This gives women an opportunity for economic independence and allows them to reclaim space in the public sphere.

 

Here is an interview with Avani, the founder of Ummeed. Let's hear from her.

Reporter: How does it feel to give an opportunity to the women you work with?

Avani: It's overwhelming. It's amazing to see their energy and passion.

Joining the project, they break stereotypes and take on new challenges. I'm so proud that I can contribute to this.

Reporter: What do you think you've learned through all of this?

Avani: I've lived in this city all my life, and somehow I just assumed that the world I was living in was all there was in India. Even though I would see the slums on my way to school, I never looked into them that much. Things look different, however, when I care about people in need and try to come up with solutions for them.

Reporter: Why do you think it's important to empower women and young girls?

Avani: We're getting them to realize their potential and to realize they can do something big with their lives.Our project is a really small step if you look at it from a worldly perspective. But I think something small like this can help inspire a young generation to make a difference.

Reporter: What's one thing you know that you wish everybody knew?

Avani: I believe there really is something you can do to help people. Don't just think, "I feel really bad, but what can I do?" There's something big out there ― or even something small ― that everyone can do.

 

How do you feel about Avani?

Truly, she believes that everyone in the world could take initiative to improve society. As our world becomes smaller and global problems become bigger, we need difference-makers now more than ever. Don't forget that Avani is just your age. You are never too young to start making a difference.